Pub washers AKA combat washers

ABSTRACT

Description: A table top pitching or tossing game which may be played indoors or outdoors. A single game board consisting of a raised board covered in carpet which has three holes in vertical alignment. These holes are lined with plastic or PVC pipe which forms pockets for scoring. Each hole is assigned a different point value for scoring. The scoring board is contained in, and attached to, a larger wooden tray shaped box (game board) which acts as a gutter or catch area for projectiles that bounce or roll off the scoring board. Players stand a distance, usually 6 feet, from the front of the game board and pitch washer shaped projectiles at the scoring pockets. The point value of the (pockets) can vary with the game being played. However in the preferred embodiment the pocket values are 1 point for the closest, 3 points for the center pocket and 5 points for the farthest pocket. The players each toss 3 washers at the pockets trying to score a total of 21 points if a player goes over 21 points his score starts again at the number of points over 21. Example: player has 18 points and scores 5 points. His score is 23 which exceed 21 by 2 points. He now has 2 points. A player who goes over 21 a second time loses and his opponent wins by default. The game requires skill to be an accomplished player, so different scoring rules may be adapted for new players or children. An additional piece of equipment included with the game is a magnetic retrieving device for removing the washers from the scoring pockets. This device consists of a round magnet glued to a 6 inch long wooden dowel. A more detailed description of the rules is attached.

Description: A table top pitching or tossing game which may be playedindoors or outdoors. A single game board consisting of a raised boardcovered in carpet which has three holes in vertical alignment. Theseholes are lined with plastic or PVC pipe which forms pockets forscoring. Each hole is assigned a different point value for scoring. Thescoring board is contained in, and attached to, a larger wooden trayshaped box (game board) which acts as a gutter or catch area forprojectiles that bounce or roll off the scoring board. Players stand adistance, usually 6 feet, from the front of the game board and pitchwasher shaped projectiles at the scoring pockets. The point value of the(pockets) can vary with the game being played. However in the preferredembodiment the pocket values are 1 point for the closest, 3 points forthe center pocket and 5 points for the farthest pocket. The players eachtoss 3 washers at the pockets trying to score a total of 21 points if aplayer goes over 21 points his score starts again at the number ofpoints over 21. Example: player has 18 points and scores 5 points. Hisscore is 23 which exceed 21 by 2 points. He now has 2 points. A playerwho goes over 21 a second time loses and his opponent wins by default.The game requires skill to be an accomplished player, so differentscoring rules may be adapted for new players or children. An additionalpiece of equipment included with the game is a magnetic retrievingdevice for removing the washers from the scoring pockets. This deviceconsists of a round magnet glued to a 6 inch long wooden dowel. A moredetailed description of the rules is attached.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. page 1: This is a top view of the game board. The center section[101] is 12″×24″ raised 2½″ and carpeted with indoor outdoor carpet onthe top surface and 4 sides. There are three 3 inch holes [102] centeredand evenly spaced in the scoring board. The outside walls of the gameboard form a 3 inch gutter [103] around the scoring board. The gutter is3 inches wide and 3 inches higher than the scoring board and is designedto catch any washers that bounce or roll from the scoring surface.

FIG. 2. Page 1: Shows a right side view of the game board 5½ inches inheight 30 inches in length. [104]

FIG. 3. Page 1: Left side view of game board 5½ inches in height 30inches in length. [105]

FIG. 4. Page 1: Rear view of game board 5½ inches high 18 inches wide.[106]

FIG. 5. Page 1: Front view shows 5½ inches height and 18 inches widehowever the front is cut down to 2½ inches with radius corners as to notinterfere with low trajectory throws approaching the scoreboard. [107]

FIG. 6. Page 2: Scoring board in greater detail: [108] Scoreboard is12×24 inches, 2½ inches in height. The board is covered byindoor/outdoor carpeting or other padding material. The carpet coversthe playing surface and extends to all four sides. Three 3 inch holesare cut into the playing surface centered and evenly spaced on theboard. The scoring holes have 3 inch PVC inserts glued into the hole andto the bottom of the game board. The PVC pipes form scoring pockets.

FIG. 7. Page 2: Side view of scoring board [109] shows 2½ inches heightand 24 inches length covered with indoor/outdoor carpet. Dotted linesdenote locations of 3 inch PVC inserts which form the scoring pockets.

FIG. 8. Page 2: Detail of 3 inch PVC inserts. [110] PVC is 3 inches indiameter and 2½ inches in height when inserted in the scoring board andglued to the game board they form 3 inch pockets.

FIG. 9. Page 2: Shows 18×30 inch game board. [111] Dotted line denoteslocation of scoring board when attached to game board. Note gutter [112]formed by 3 inch space between score board and game board.

FIG. 10. Page 3: Drawing of projectile (washer) [113] 2 inches indiameter with a ¾ inch hole approximately ⅛ inch thick. 6 washers areneeded to play the game and are matched by weight as closely aspossible. Washers can be painted, engraved or plated for identification,(which player they belong to).

FIG. 11. Page 3: Washer retrieving device [114] consists of a 5 inch×¾inch dowel with ¾ inch circular magnet glued at one end. This device isused to retrieve washer from scoring pockets and gutter area. Betweenrounds the retriever can be stored in the gutter area. If desired theretriever can be attached by a string to the game board so that itremains in the game area.

FIG. 12. Page 4: Shows player and game configuration. [115] Game board,FIG. 12B is elevated a minimum of 29 inches and can be placed on atable, FIG. 12C. in doors; picnic table when camping or outdoors,tailgate of pick-up truck or in trunk of car or station wagon. Player,FIG. 12A. stands 6 feet away from the front of the game board. Eachplayer throws 3 washers at the pockets of the score board. In thepreferred embodiment the scoring value of the pockets is one, three andfive starting with the closest hole and increasing in value as the holesare farther from the player. Each player takes a turn throwing 3 washersuntil a player scores 21 points. See attached detailed playinginstructions.

Note: Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due tovariations in thickness of materials used and limitations ofmanufacturing. In the preferred embodiment the game is constructed ofwood but may be made of any rigid material suitable for mass production,such as but not limited to plastic or PVC.

1. Portable tossing game comprising: One scoring board with at least onehole or pocket to receive tossed projectiles (washers) and at least oneprojectile (washer) for tossing into hole or pocket in the scoringboard. The scoring board is covered in shock reducing padded materialsuch as carpet. The scoring board is contained in the larger game boardwhich provides a gutter surrounding the scoring board. The gutter servesas a catch basin for the non-scoring projectiles (washers).
 2. The newand improved portable tossing game as described in claim #1 is designedto be played on an elevated surface such as a tabletop. There is alarger drawer shaped enclosure (game board) which contains the scoringboard and forms a gutter around the scoring board. The gutter formedaround the scoring board is for the purpose of catching projectiles(washers) which do not score, but roll or slide off of the scoringboard; thus preventing them from falling to the floor or ground surface.